Tales from the Neverending Story

Tales from the Neverending Story (2001-2002)

EndedScripted showAction, Adventure, Children

Tales from the Neverending Story is a one season-only TV series that is loosely based on Michael Ende's novel The Neverending Story, produced and distributed by Muse Entertainment, and aired on HBO in 2002.

Twelve-year-old Bastian Balthazar Bux had lost the wonderful imagination he had as a child somewhere between growing older, watching TV, going to school and playing with his Gameboy. But when his mother dies suddenly, Bastian's limitless imagination is reborn. Bastian comes across a magical book, 'The Neverending Story', in a curious little bookstore. Inspired by the book, Bastian creates an enchanted world called Fantasia, inhabited by dragons, dark knights and assorted heroes and villains.

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Scheduleevery Sunday (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E13ResurrectionJan 6, 2002
S01E12The VisitorDec 30, 2001
S01E11Stairway to HeavenDec 23, 2001
S01E10Deus Ex MachinaDec 16, 2001
S01E09Badge of CourageDec 9, 2001
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Tales from the Neverending Story premiere?

Tales from the Neverending Story premiered on September 15, 2001.

Who was the director of Tales from the Neverending Story?

Giles Walker was the director of Tales from the Neverending Story.

Who starred as Bastian in Tales from the Neverending Story?

Mark Rendall played the role of Bastian in Tales from the Neverending Story.

What was the original language of Tales from the Neverending Story?

Tales from the Neverending Story was produced in English, its original language.

Who played the role of Xayide in Tales from the Neverending Story?

Victoria Sanchez played the role of Xayide in Tales from the Neverending Story.

Which Canadian channel aired Tales from the Neverending Story?

Tales from the Neverending Story aired in Canada on Global TV.

What was the run-time of each episode of Tales from the Neverending Story?

Each episode of Tales from the Neverending Story had a run-time of approximately 60 minutes.

Who composed the soundtrack for Tales from the Neverending Story?

Milan Kymlicka composed the soundtrack for Tales from the Neverending Story.

What was the plot of the first episode of Tales from the Neverending Story?

The first episode of Tales from the Neverending Story was titled "The Beginning" and followed the story of Bastian and the book that introduces him to Fantasia, a magical land in dire need of a hero.

Who was the executive producer of Tales from the Neverending Story?

Robert Halmi Sr. was the executive producer of Tales from the Neverending Story.

What was the budget for Tales from the Neverending Story?

There is no information available about the budget for Tales from the Neverending Story.

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